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   theoretical

   /θɪəˈrɛtɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application: "a theoretical physicist" Similar not practicalconceptualabstractpureOpposite practicalapplied
   • ▪ based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice: "the theoretical value of their work" Similar hypotheticalconjecturalacademicsuppositionalspeculativenotionalpostulatoryconjecturedimaginedassumedpresumeduntestedunprovenunsubstantiatedrare:suppositioussuppositiveideationalOpposite concreteactualreal

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHEORETICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   THEORETICAL definition: 1. based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject: 2. related…. Learn more.

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   1. : existing only in theory : hypothetical. gave as an example a theoretical situation. 2. a. : relating to or having the character of theory : abstract. b. : confined to theory or speculation often in contrast to practical applications : speculative. theoretical physics. 3. : given to or skilled in theorizing. a brilliant theoretical physicist.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHEORETICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. of or based on theory 2. lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical 3. using or dealing in.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › theoreticalTHEORETICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Theoretical definition: of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).. See examples of THEORETICAL used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › theoreticaltheoretical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   [usually before noun] connected with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment. a theoretical approach. theoretical physics. The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study. opposite experimental, practical. Extra Examples. Topics Scientific research c1.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › theoreticalTheoretical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something theoretical is concerned with theories and hypotheses — it's not necessarily based on real life or meant to be applied to real life. Theoretical things are based on theory and ideas, while practical ones are based on practice.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › theoreticalTHEORETICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   THEORETICAL definition: 1. based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject: 2. related…. Learn more.